Animal Life - Crested Guineafowl

Guttera pucherani

I came across this photo this morning and knew I had a topic for today - such beautiful feathers!

Found in the forest and woodlands of Sub-Saharan Africa, these birds form life-long bonds with their mates.  Courtship feeding has been documented in the wild.

Their namesake crest is one heck of a hairdo!

The Guineafowl is considered "stable" on the Red List.





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